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Caph
F2III-IV11Bet Cas · Cassiopeia
Caph is a F2III-IV-type star located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Sitting at a distance of approximately 54.74 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.28, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 746.
Common NameCaph
Bayer Designation11Bet Cas
HIP Catalog IDHIP 746
ConstellationCassiopeia
Right Ascension0h 9m 10.4s
Declination+59° 8' 59"
Distance54.74 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.28
Absolute Magnitude+1.16
Color Index (B-V)0.38
Spectral ClassF2III-IV
Variable StarNo